Dena Weigel Author
@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social
Author of #historicalthriller The Byzantine Cross, a Sarah Kraft #WWII novel, ReleaseNov'24
Next: The Argentinian Affair (Sarah Kraft)
Traveler, writer, artist
Next: The Argentinian Affair (Sarah Kraft)
Traveler, writer, artist
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Anyone fancy a new #bookreview for the #newyear?
Start as you mean to go on, they always say, and I'm hoping to post a review every Thursday!
Here's the first: TREACHEROUS HACK, by KEVIN G. CHAPMAN
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#books #booksky💙📚 #bookblog #thriller #crime
Start as you mean to go on, they always say, and I'm hoping to post a review every Thursday!
Here's the first: TREACHEROUS HACK, by KEVIN G. CHAPMAN
⭐⭐⭐⭐
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#books #booksky💙📚 #bookblog #thriller #crime
Treacherous Hack, by Kevin G. Chapman
I was offered a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review may contain spoilers. I used to read a lot of thrillers and crime novels, but what put me off was how unrealistic the…
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January 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Anyone fancy a new #bookreview for the #newyear?
Start as you mean to go on, they always say, and I'm hoping to post a review every Thursday!
Here's the first: TREACHEROUS HACK, by KEVIN G. CHAPMAN
⭐⭐⭐⭐
writingwerewolf.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/t...
#books #booksky💙📚 #bookblog #thriller #crime
Start as you mean to go on, they always say, and I'm hoping to post a review every Thursday!
Here's the first: TREACHEROUS HACK, by KEVIN G. CHAPMAN
⭐⭐⭐⭐
writingwerewolf.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/t...
#books #booksky💙📚 #bookblog #thriller #crime
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The 2025 Laramie Finalists for Americana Fiction
Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!
Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!
The 2025 Laramie Finalists for Americana Fiction
Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!
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January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The 2025 Laramie Finalists for Americana Fiction
Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!
Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!
I'm curious...have any of you worked with a book influencer to promote your work? If so, what was you experience like?
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January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I'm curious...have any of you worked with a book influencer to promote your work? If so, what was you experience like?
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An intriguing #CoffeePotBookClub spotlight on my website today. #MedicalHistory #HistoricalFiction
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Till Taught by Pain | Fascinating Medical Historical Fiction by Susan Coventry - Elizabeth St.John
Till Taught by Pain by Susan Coventry Inspired by the groundbreaking discoveries of ether and chloroform anesthesia, William Stewart Halsted pursues a surgical career with ruthless ambition, daring to...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
An intriguing #CoffeePotBookClub spotlight on my website today. #MedicalHistory #HistoricalFiction
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"When it was all said and done, I guess I did help someone. Me. I helped myself in ways I could have never predicted. I helped myself reframe old narratives. I helped myself gain confidence. I helped myself heal old wounds. I helped reconcile things."
Samantha Perkins discusses memoir writing.
Samantha Perkins discusses memoir writing.
Writing Memoir? The Life You Change the Most Is Yours | Jane Friedman
A memoirist who began writing with the goal of helping others was surprised by how the process healed old wounds and reframed her self-image.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"When it was all said and done, I guess I did help someone. Me. I helped myself in ways I could have never predicted. I helped myself reframe old narratives. I helped myself gain confidence. I helped myself heal old wounds. I helped reconcile things."
Samantha Perkins discusses memoir writing.
Samantha Perkins discusses memoir writing.
2026 is here and these publishing industry trends are notable.
#2026WritingGoals #WritersandPublishers #PublishingGoals #2026Goals #2026Trends
#2026WritingGoals #WritersandPublishers #PublishingGoals #2026Goals #2026Trends
Chanticleer's Top Ten Publishing Trends to Watch in 2026! | Chanticleer
In 2026, innovative publishing technologies will give authors more choices in how they create and get their work to the marketplace.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
2026 is here and these publishing industry trends are notable.
#2026WritingGoals #WritersandPublishers #PublishingGoals #2026Goals #2026Trends
#2026WritingGoals #WritersandPublishers #PublishingGoals #2026Goals #2026Trends
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In 2024, I consulted with Canadian novelist Elinor Florence to discuss the launch of her forthcoming novel from Simon & Schuster Canada, and how she might handle re-issuing her earlier two novels. I advocated self-publishing after her rights reverted, but then...
Here's my interview with her.
Here's my interview with her.
When You Publish a Career-Changing Book: Q&A with Elinor Florence | Jane Friedman
The author’s historical novel, Finding Flora, was an instant number-one bestseller in Canada which led to rerelease of two previous novels.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
In 2024, I consulted with Canadian novelist Elinor Florence to discuss the launch of her forthcoming novel from Simon & Schuster Canada, and how she might handle re-issuing her earlier two novels. I advocated self-publishing after her rights reverted, but then...
Here's my interview with her.
Here's my interview with her.
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did an interview about this here with Jane Friedman: janefriedman.com/how-do-freel...
How Do Freelancers Survive Today? An Interview with a 20-Year Veteran | Jane Friedman
The landscape is very different today: publications have folded, arts coverage has dried up, and most opinion writing is on Substack.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
did an interview about this here with Jane Friedman: janefriedman.com/how-do-freel...
If you love science fiction and humor, this book is for you!
THE MAN WHO SAW SECONDS by Alexander Boldizar – Global Thriller, Sci-fi, Satire
Preble Jefferson, The Man Who Saw Seconds, glimpses the future. His ability draws the ire of a relentless CIA agent, dragging him into perilous global conflict. Highly recommended!
Preble Jefferson, The Man Who Saw Seconds, glimpses the future. His ability draws the ire of a relentless CIA agent, dragging him into perilous global conflict. Highly recommended!
THE MAN WHO SAW SECONDS by Alexander Boldizar – Global Thriller, Sci-fi, Satire
Preble Jefferson, The Man Who Saw Seconds, glimpses the future. His ability draws the ire of a relentless CIA agent, dragging him into perilous global conflict. Highly recommended!
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January 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
If you love science fiction and humor, this book is for you!
I've come to loathe social media. Have any of you found marketing success without social media? I'd love to hear what you did instead.
#BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #socialmedia #JaneFriedman #digitalmarketing
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#BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #socialmedia #JaneFriedman #digitalmarketing
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The Struggle Is Reel: Marketing Without Social Media | Jane Friedman
Needing to build audience for a new book, one author examines her avoidance of creating video content in favor of face-to-face connections.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I've come to loathe social media. Have any of you found marketing success without social media? I'd love to hear what you did instead.
#BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #socialmedia #JaneFriedman #digitalmarketing
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#BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #socialmedia #JaneFriedman #digitalmarketing
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The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch are tragedy and grave injustice. A woman without wealth and influence, Sarah cannot fight the power of the church.
#HistoricalFiction #SalemWitchcraftTrials #ColonialAmerica #CBR #5star
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#HistoricalFiction #SalemWitchcraftTrials #ColonialAmerica #CBR #5star
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The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch by Sandra Wagner-Wright
The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch are tragedy and grave injustice. A woman without wealth and influence, Sarah cannot fight the power of the church.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch are tragedy and grave injustice. A woman without wealth and influence, Sarah cannot fight the power of the church.
#HistoricalFiction #SalemWitchcraftTrials #ColonialAmerica #CBR #5star
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#HistoricalFiction #SalemWitchcraftTrials #ColonialAmerica #CBR #5star
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A little Christmas message I wrote for work...
Merry Christams everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and are able to make many beautiful memories with your family and friends.
#merrychristmas2025 #HappyHolidays #FamilyHolidays #Christmas #christmastime
Merry Christams everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and are able to make many beautiful memories with your family and friends.
#merrychristmas2025 #HappyHolidays #FamilyHolidays #Christmas #christmastime
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and Other Christmas stories Chanticleer has reviewed!
Explore the history of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and how this beloved 1823 poem shaped our modern image of Santa Claus and holiday traditions.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A little Christmas message I wrote for work...
Merry Christams everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and are able to make many beautiful memories with your family and friends.
#merrychristmas2025 #HappyHolidays #FamilyHolidays #Christmas #christmastime
Merry Christams everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and are able to make many beautiful memories with your family and friends.
#merrychristmas2025 #HappyHolidays #FamilyHolidays #Christmas #christmastime
Interesting article on how ChatGPT is affecting students' writing. Sounds positive, but I can't dismiss the ideas about how we are using our brains differently and some important human qualities are being lost in the process.
Do you type or use handwriting more often?
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Do you type or use handwriting more often?
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a woman is sitting in a red chair with her hands up and the words `` let me think '' written on the screen .
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December 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Interesting article on how ChatGPT is affecting students' writing. Sounds positive, but I can't dismiss the ideas about how we are using our brains differently and some important human qualities are being lost in the process.
Do you type or use handwriting more often?
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Do you type or use handwriting more often?
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How many books do you read at the same time? Right now, it's two for me, but it's been a lot more than that at other times.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
How many books do you read at the same time? Right now, it's two for me, but it's been a lot more than that at other times.
Great stocking stuffer idea!
Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room. Highly recommended! | The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek
Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room. Highly recommended! | The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek
The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek, illustrated by Anastasiia at GetYourBookIllustrations
Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Great stocking stuffer idea!
Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room. Highly recommended! | The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek
Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room. Highly recommended! | The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek
I always miss Mom this time of year. Memories of her practicing the piano for the Christmas Eve service at her church was the soundtrack of our holiday season. Thought I'd share a post in memory of my mother, Kathryn.
#ChristmasMemories #ChristmasMusic #Musicians #Pianist #childhoodmemories
#ChristmasMemories #ChristmasMusic #Musicians #Pianist #childhoodmemories
Music brings to life a mother's love.
Music often will trigger memories that are connected to the song you're listening to. It connects across all borders, including the gulf that separates us from the ones we love and lost.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I always miss Mom this time of year. Memories of her practicing the piano for the Christmas Eve service at her church was the soundtrack of our holiday season. Thought I'd share a post in memory of my mother, Kathryn.
#ChristmasMemories #ChristmasMusic #Musicians #Pianist #childhoodmemories
#ChristmasMemories #ChristmasMusic #Musicians #Pianist #childhoodmemories
I had a great time at my first Authors Nation conference in Vegas! So fun meetin authors and hearing all the stories they come up with.
#writingcommunity #writersconferences #AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #Vegas
#writingcommunity #writersconferences #AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #Vegas
Chanticleer Book Reviews at the Author Nation 2025 | Chanticleer
Chanticleer Book Reviews at Author Nation 2025: connecting with authors, learning from industry leaders, and building community in Las Vegas.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I had a great time at my first Authors Nation conference in Vegas! So fun meetin authors and hearing all the stories they come up with.
#writingcommunity #writersconferences #AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #Vegas
#writingcommunity #writersconferences #AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #Vegas
I had a great time at my first Author AUTHOR NATION!
#AuthorNation #WritersConferences #AuthorConferences #VendorExpo #LasVegas
#AuthorNation #WritersConferences #AuthorConferences #VendorExpo #LasVegas
Chanticleer Book Reviews at the Author Nation 2025 | Chanticleer
Chanticleer Book Reviews at Author Nation 2025: connecting with authors, learning from industry leaders, and building community in Las Vegas.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I had a great time at my first Author AUTHOR NATION!
#AuthorNation #WritersConferences #AuthorConferences #VendorExpo #LasVegas
#AuthorNation #WritersConferences #AuthorConferences #VendorExpo #LasVegas
Looking for a great stocking stuffer for a middle grade student? Here's a fun adventure series!
#MiddleGradeBooks #CIBAAwardWinner #5Stars #TImeTravel #adventureseries
#MiddleGradeBooks #CIBAAwardWinner #5Stars #TImeTravel #adventureseries
Morse Code by Sue C. Dugan
Jessie tries to get Prince back home to the past, but in Morse Code they both become stranded in time alongside a trio of myriad shipwreck survivors.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Looking for a great stocking stuffer for a middle grade student? Here's a fun adventure series!
#MiddleGradeBooks #CIBAAwardWinner #5Stars #TImeTravel #adventureseries
#MiddleGradeBooks #CIBAAwardWinner #5Stars #TImeTravel #adventureseries
Don't forget to treat yourself on Cyber Monday! Purchase a Chanticleer Book Review now with a $100 discount, Use it anytime in the future!
#CBR #BookReviews #EditorialBookReview #CyberMonday #Sale
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#CBR #BookReviews #EditorialBookReview #CyberMonday #Sale
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December 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Don't forget to treat yourself on Cyber Monday! Purchase a Chanticleer Book Review now with a $100 discount, Use it anytime in the future!
#CBR #BookReviews #EditorialBookReview #CyberMonday #Sale
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#CBR #BookReviews #EditorialBookReview #CyberMonday #Sale
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New book that takes place in the Great Plains.
"In The Round Prairie Wars, Aden Ross turns small, familiar struggles into something much larger—a portrait of a childhood shaped by the echoes of distant conflicts."
#5Stars #CBR #HistoricalFiction #ColdWarHistory #FamilySaga
"In The Round Prairie Wars, Aden Ross turns small, familiar struggles into something much larger—a portrait of a childhood shaped by the echoes of distant conflicts."
#5Stars #CBR #HistoricalFiction #ColdWarHistory #FamilySaga
The Round Prairie Wars by Aden Ross
In The Round Prairie Wars, young Jeb balances on a cracked foundation of family strife while her small town weathers the gnawing anxieties of the Cold War.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
New book that takes place in the Great Plains.
"In The Round Prairie Wars, Aden Ross turns small, familiar struggles into something much larger—a portrait of a childhood shaped by the echoes of distant conflicts."
#5Stars #CBR #HistoricalFiction #ColdWarHistory #FamilySaga
"In The Round Prairie Wars, Aden Ross turns small, familiar struggles into something much larger—a portrait of a childhood shaped by the echoes of distant conflicts."
#5Stars #CBR #HistoricalFiction #ColdWarHistory #FamilySaga
it's not over yet! Reserve your next Chanticleer Editorial Book Review today and get a $100 off during the Thanksgiving Cyber Sale!
#EditorialBookReviews #ThanksgivingSale #BlackFridaySales #BookMarketing #ChanticleerBookReview
#EditorialBookReviews #ThanksgivingSale #BlackFridaySales #BookMarketing #ChanticleerBookReview
Chanticleer's annual "Thank Goodness I'm not a Turkey Sale!"
Chanticleer's annual "Thank Goodness I'm Not a Turkey" Cyber Sale is here—don't be a turkey and miss out on this great sale!
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November 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
it's not over yet! Reserve your next Chanticleer Editorial Book Review today and get a $100 off during the Thanksgiving Cyber Sale!
#EditorialBookReviews #ThanksgivingSale #BlackFridaySales #BookMarketing #ChanticleerBookReview
#EditorialBookReviews #ThanksgivingSale #BlackFridaySales #BookMarketing #ChanticleerBookReview
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CYBER SALE 2025 – The Annual Chanticleer Thank Goodness I’m a Rooster Sale!
The Chanticleer Annual "Thank Goodness I'm Not A Turkey" Cyber Sale! Save the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference and Editorial Reviews!
The Chanticleer Annual "Thank Goodness I'm Not A Turkey" Cyber Sale! Save the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference and Editorial Reviews!
CYBER SALE 2025 – The Annual Chanticleer Thank Goodness I’m a Rooster Sale!
The Chanticleer Annual "Thank Goodness I'm Not A Turkey" Cyber Sale! Save the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference and Editorial Reviews!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
CYBER SALE 2025 – The Annual Chanticleer Thank Goodness I’m a Rooster Sale!
The Chanticleer Annual "Thank Goodness I'm Not A Turkey" Cyber Sale! Save the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference and Editorial Reviews!
The Chanticleer Annual "Thank Goodness I'm Not A Turkey" Cyber Sale! Save the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference and Editorial Reviews!
"If someone lands on your book page and immediately clicks off without engaging with your page at all, that tells Amazon your book isn’t right for the market; consequently, it becomes harder to rank."
#bookmarketing #AmazonBookSales #IncreasingBookSales #BookDescriptions #SellingPages
#bookmarketing #AmazonBookSales #IncreasingBookSales #BookDescriptions #SellingPages
Want to Improve Your Amazon Ranking? Improve or Update All of Your Book Descriptions | Jane Friedman
If your older book is no longer performing well on Amazon, updating the description, metadata, or cover can show them that you mean business.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"If someone lands on your book page and immediately clicks off without engaging with your page at all, that tells Amazon your book isn’t right for the market; consequently, it becomes harder to rank."
#bookmarketing #AmazonBookSales #IncreasingBookSales #BookDescriptions #SellingPages
#bookmarketing #AmazonBookSales #IncreasingBookSales #BookDescriptions #SellingPages
In Dark Site by Stephen Baker, one of the most powerful computer chips ever created isn’t in the hands of a government agency or tech corporation—it’s embedded in the brain of 15-year-old Alissa Terwilliger.
#SciFi #Dystopian #ConspiracyThriller #NewBooks #GlobalThriller
#SciFi #Dystopian #ConspiracyThriller #NewBooks #GlobalThriller
Dark Site by Stephen Baker
Alissa stumbles on a government conspiracy through her cutting-edge brain chip. To reveal those secrets, she'll risk retribution in a corporate Dark Site.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In Dark Site by Stephen Baker, one of the most powerful computer chips ever created isn’t in the hands of a government agency or tech corporation—it’s embedded in the brain of 15-year-old Alissa Terwilliger.
#SciFi #Dystopian #ConspiracyThriller #NewBooks #GlobalThriller
#SciFi #Dystopian #ConspiracyThriller #NewBooks #GlobalThriller